"A method that combines graphic organizers, definitions, synonyms, and positive and negative examples."
How do you create/do it?
"The teacher selects a key word from a story or lecture. Next he or she construct a diagram that features the definition of the word. The characteristics that are always present, sometimes present, or never present and positive and negative examples that can be used to model the world. Finally the concept diagram is presented to students as follows: 1. Present the word and its definition.2. Discuss which characteristics are always, sometimes, or never present.3. Discuss one of positive examples and one of the negative examples in relation to the characteristics.4. Check other positive and negative examples to discover whether they match the characteristics.
Great idea #7 - Concept diagrams
What is it?
"A method that combines graphic organizers, definitions, synonyms, and positive and negative examples."
How do you create/do it?
"The teacher selects a key word from a story or lecture. Next he or she construct a diagram that features the definition of the word. The characteristics that are always present, sometimes present, or never present and positive and negative examples that can be used to model the world. Finally the concept diagram is presented to students as follows:1. Present the word and its definition.2. Discuss which characteristics are always, sometimes, or never present.3. Discuss one of positive examples and one of the negative examples in relation to the characteristics.4. Check other positive and negative examples to discover whether they match the characteristics.
nWhat are the benefits?
It's organized, concise, and easy to understand.
What are some examples/reminders?
Concept name: Nonviolent Resistance
Definition: Protesting in a peaceful way.
Always: peaceful
Sometimes: done in a group, done individually
Never: Violent
Positive ex: picketing, boycott, sit-in, hunger strike.
Negative ex: Shouting match, physical attack, war, riot
What are links/resources?
n/a at this time.
Go to: Advanced Organizers , Cue Words, Study guides, Graphic organizers, Using synonyms and definitions, Story maps, Concept diagrams, Oral directions & asking questions, Adapting seatwork assignments, Adapting homework assignments